Notes: Grew up with his brother in the Bethesda Home for Boys in Georgia and was adopted by his high school head coach during his junior year. Also competed in basketball and track in addition to being a linebacker-tight end as a Georgia prep. Redshirted in 2006 and saw very limited action in 13 games in '07. Played all 13 games in '08, starting four at defensive end, and recorded 19 tackles, two for loss and two sacks with a forced fumble, one pass batted down and two interceptions. Broke his left foot in March '09, but started all 13 games in the fall, notching 30-4½-5½ with three forced fumbles, four batted passes and two interceptions. Sprained his ankle late in '10 fall camp but played in all 13 games, starting 11 in UGA's 3-4 scheme, and posted 28-3½-1 with one pass batted down. Dealt with numerous injuries once the season started including a sprained thumb, a sprained neck vs. Auburn and a torn right forearm tendon against Georgia Tech. Team captain. Graduated. Did not bench-press at the Combine because of a strained left pectoral muscle.

Positives: Very good size and arm length. Has enough strength to hold up blockers at the line. Good motor and hustle.

Negatives: See-and-go reactor who is often late to arrive at the pile. Does not have active hands to work off blocks and struggles to escape. Not a creative or explosive rusher with marginal edge speed. Was immature early and might need a push. Marginal production.

Summary: Lacks ideal body length for a 3-4 end but showed enough two-gap strength to be effective for the Bulldogs in 2010. Has a chance to compete for a job as a backup base end in a "40" front.